Required skills

communication skills on and off the football field to

determine other players intentions and movements

communicate with coaches and clarify positions rules and play setups

seek feedback and instructions from team mates coaches support staff and umpires

teamwork skills to

encourage and support team members

share the ball with others

respect other players decisions

participate effectively in training activities

language and literacy skills to access interpret and apply information about the rules and regulations of Australian football games and competitions

problemsolving skills to

respond appropriately to changing conditions during training and game situations

apply strategies to resolve disputes related to the conduct or outcome of a game

self management skills to

review and reflect on own performance

organise time and priorities effectively

set short medium and long term goals

Required knowledge

legislation and organisational policies and procedures to ensure safe participation during Australian football drills activities games and competitions

rules regulations and policies of the Australian Football League including Laws of the Game and best practice codes to participate appropriately

self reflection principles to enable effective self evaluation for future improvement

positions and players of Australian football and their roles and responsibilities on the field during games

relevant equipment and technological aids used in Australian football drills activities games and competitions to enhance advanced skills

safety requirements and practices during Australian football drills activities games and competitions

communication systems used between players coaches support staff and umpires during football drills activities games and competitions

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria required skills and knowledge range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package

Overview of assessment

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

Evidence of the following is essential

utilises knowledge and interpretation of advanced skills of Australian football and relevant rules regulations and policies to perform and apply the advanced skills applicable to different positions

determines observable body movements for each stage of advanced skills and links together and practices these during drills activities games and competitions

communicates appropriately with team members coaches umpires and support staff throughout drills activities games and competitions and responds to feedback

reviews own and teams football performance to identify strengths and areas requiring improvement or modifications

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure performance of advanced skills relevant to position requirements and conditions at an accuracy rate of at least on sufficient occasions to demonstrate competency and consistency of performance

Assessment must also ensure access to

Australian football training and competition facilities with marked out fields

groups or teams competing at an advanced level of Australian football

a coach to instruct and address players

suitably qualified field boundary and goal umpires

support staff such as runners and trainers

technological aids and equipment such as witches hats tackle bags and videos

resources and information outlining the advanced skills of Australian football

rules and regulations such as the Australian Football League rule book Australian Football League code of conduct Australian Football League policies such as antidoping policy and the Australian Sports Commission harassmentfree Sport policy

current legislation and organisational policies and procedures that impact on the conduct of drills activities games and competitions

Method of assessment

A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge The following examples are appropriate for this unit

observation of performance of advanced skills at an accuracy rate of at least during drills activities games and competitions

oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of relevant rules regulations and policies of the Australian Football League and the various advanced skills of Australian football

thirdparty reports from coaches or umpires detailing performance

Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector workplace and job role is recommended for example

SISSAFLA Perform the advanced tactics of Australian Football

SISSAFL305A Perform the advanced tactics of Australian Football.

Rules, regulations and policies may include:

Biomechanical principles may include:

Advanced skills of Australian football may include:

Technological aids and equipment may include:

Drills, activities may include:

Games and competitions may include:

Relevant legislation may include:

Organisational policies and procedures may include:

Effective communication may include:

Review may include:

Conditions and external influences may include: